Konoha: Muzan of the Hatake Household—Hyuga Rift, Chapter 259
"The envelope has been delivered, Lord Muzan."
Before Muzan, a ninja reported on recent developments. Whether Danzo agreed or not was not important. Even Danzo delivering the envelope to the Fourth Hokage had been within Muzan's expectations. After all, Danzo was ambitious but cautious—and people like that were the most cowardly at critical moments.
He would not stand by and watch Muzan swallow up the Land of Fire. Even if he obtained the position of Hokage, he would be controlled by others in the future. What was the point of becoming Hokage at such a cost?
"Just as expected. Are they beginning to prepare their plan?"
His gaze fell on Pakura. Over this period, she had elevated her Blood Demon Art to a terrifying level.
The ambush plan had been arranged by the two of them together. While carrying out their blitzkrieg, Pakura had been amazed by Muzan's foresight. Konoha was not made up of useless fools. Even if Blood Moon devoured Konoha, excessive losses would affect the plans that followed.
If they ended up unable to sustain their momentum, dealing with the remaining ninja would become far more difficult.
"Konoha's forces are gathering in the designated area."
This time, the reconnaissance mission at the front had fallen to Hizashi Hyuga. Looking up at the sky, he could immediately grasp some of Konoha's secret movements. He marked their marching routes on the map, then looked at Muzan and said,
"Should we send people to stop them?"
"No. Divide the army into two groups. The Demon Corps will attack Konoha's base, while the rest will follow me to where they are gathering. This time, we will drive Konoha out in one stroke!"
The plan had already begun. No matter what Danzo chose,